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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1917

Page

7

San Antonio Charter Battle Heats Up Over Auditorium

City debate over proposed amendments to the charter intensifies as supporters and opponents clash. City officials defend civil service, auditorium boards, and bond provisions while critics accuse the Express of misrepresentation. the referendum date looms with voters to decide the reforms.

San Antonio Express Gillette Express Busines The the Express Civil Service Board Auditorium Board Board of Health Board of Equalization Bureau of Texas Board of Commissioners Corporation Court

Crops in Fine Shape Along Sap Railroad

Reports from south of San Antonio to Corpus Christi show prosperous farming in the Sap area. Cotton covers thousands of acres, maize and corn look good, helped by early April rains. Taft, home to the Coleman Fulton Pasture Company, drives local markets with packing, electric power, oil mill, grain elevator, and silo. Peanuts and peanut oil industries advance, promising strong returns for growers.

Sap San Antonio Corpus Christi Coleman-Fulton Pasture Company Taft C. F. P. Company Fort Worth

Phelactine promises root removal in hair depilation

A century claims a new home method that removes hair roots instantly with the phelactine process. It is said to be non odorless non poisonous and non irritating unlike other methods. Buyers may get a refund if not satisfied.

Civil Service Regulations Civil Service Board Board of Commissioners Civil Service

Demand for Alli Gators in Profitable Farming Era

The article notes high and growing demand for alligators with limited supply and little competition. Alligators hibernate from September to May first, not feeding during this period. Skins yield bags suitcases purses belts cushion covers while teeth bones become cuff links paper knives whistles and cheap jewelry.

Patent for Trowel Reduces Concrete Cutting While Standing

A long handled trowel design is patented to let a worker smooth a new concrete sidewalk while standing erect. The handle mount keeps the face from cutting into the concrete.

A Sweet Lesson From Doris On Almond Colors

Little Doris offers her aunt a candy share and explains the pink almonds were once white. The aunt nods kindly as Doris reveals she sucked the pink off the white almonds. A gentle moment about politeness and innocence.

Doris Auntie

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